The Gabriola Historical and Museum Society was incorporated as a non-profit British Columbia Society in 1986. A tireless group of volunteers raised funds and began construction of the Gabriola Museum in 1994, culminating in its grand opening Saturday, Sep
The Nanaimo Museum is a dynamic community facility offering diverse interpretive programming encouraging visitors to “Make a Discovery” while exploring the history and heritage of our area. The museum entered a new era in 2008. Nanaimo’s history was given new life with the construction of our facility in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, created with the vision statement: The Nanaimo Museum will enhance cultural quality of life, anchor our community and enlighten visitors while nurturing the flow of inspiration through interactive presentation of stories and objects spanning Nanaimo’s history.
Rumble aboard The Underground train as it rolls through a historic mining haulage tunnel. Push up your sleeves at our Gold Panning Pavilion and keep what you find! Immerse yourself in the award-winning, live-action, multi-sensory experience of BOOM! Learn about minerals, the copper extraction process, and what life was like back in the day as the 101-year-old historic Mill No. 3 building is brought back to life! Britannia Mine Museum opens up a little-seen world that fascinates all ages, offering awe-inspiring sights and memorable family experiences. Take a step back in time at this award-winning attraction and National Historic Site. Located along the beautiful Sea to Sky corridor between Squamish and Vancouver.
Award-winning Museum & National Historic Site, located on the Sea to Sky Highway 99, between Vancouver & Whistler.
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Beautiful site, beautiful sight: phenomenal BC Native art and Pacific rim. The building itself is superb. A must see is the phenomenal European ceramic exhibit hidden in a dark corner behind the gift shop.Read more
The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences was formed in April 1996 with the amalgamation of the old Departments of Geological Sciences, Oceanography, and the geophysics component of Geophysics and Astronomy.
British Columbia's Golf History The British Columbia Golf House is a registered non-profit, created in 1987 with the express purpose of preserving, recording and displaying the history of golf and the golfers of the province. The Society is able to issue tax receipts for donations, both financial and for golf items of historical significance. It is membership based and looks to golfers in British Columbia for support through memberships and donations.
Moving paper by hand in the millDescriptionLooking up 2nd St. (now Ash)The first ferry Quillayute at Saltery BayExhibits featureEarly days on the Sunshine CoastLogging and the Powell River millLocal culture and musicThe war yearsOur staff are local people with a wealth of information to share. We welcome you. We are located at 4798 Marine Avenue, across from beautiful Willingdon Beach.Please note that while, browsing is free, there may be a fee for requests.If you have comments, feedback or a request, please consult our Us page for email and postal addresses.
The museum's other unique heritage items include Vancouver's first city council table, legendary lifeguard Joe Fortes' oil lamp and an original full-size Hansom cab. There's also a fine collection of First Nations basketry and carvings along with an eclectic assortment of fascinating curios donated by Vancouverites over the years. Step into Vancouver's past at the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum.
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